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Community Veterinary Partners
Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Nazareth Veterinary Center 

Make more meaningful Moments with Nazareth Veterinary Center

 Associate Veterinarian Full Time or Part Time
 Nazareth, PA

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At Nazareth Veterinary Center, we’ve been proudly serving the Lehigh Valley
community since 1994, providing exceptional veterinary care rooted in
compassion, trust, and a genuine love for animals. Our mission is simple: to
bring joy to families by helping their pets live healthier, happier lives. We
understand the special bond between people and their pets, and our experienced
veterinarians and dedicated support team are committed to delivering the highest
standard of medicine while treating every patient as if they were our own.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or just beginning your career, you'll
find a collaborative, supportive environment where mentorship, teamwork, and
quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

A trusted community partner since 1994, building lasting relationships with
generations of pets and their families throughout the Lehigh Valley.

A collaborative and supportive team culture where experienced veterinarians,
skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff work together to provide
exceptional patient care.

A commitment to high-quality medicine and compassionate service, allowing you to
practice veterinary medicine with the time, resources, and support needed to do
your best work.

A welcoming environment for veterinarians at all career stages, offering
mentorship and growth opportunities for early-career doctors while empowering
experienced veterinarians to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Life in Nazareth, PA
 Nazareth, Pennsylvania offers an exceptional quality of life, making it an
ideal place for veterinarians looking to build both a rewarding career and a
fulfilling personal life. Nestled in the scenic Lehigh Valley, Nazareth combines
small-town charm with convenient access to larger metropolitan areas such as
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadelphia, and New York City. The community is
known for its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, vibrant local businesses,
and abundant parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. Residents enjoy a
welcoming atmosphere, a strong sense of community, and a growing local economy,
while still benefiting from a lower cost of living than many nearby urban areas.
Whether you're looking to raise a family, pursue outdoor adventures, or enjoy a
balanced lifestyle, Nazareth provides the perfect blend of professional
opportunity and hometown appeal.

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Nazareth Veterinary Center is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners
(CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and
culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between
pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our
doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

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Nazareth + CVP Difference 

* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.

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Other Benefits of our Community

* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
* No Negative Accrual EVER.
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in.
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days.
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck.
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production
fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine —
offering true unlimited earning potential.

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Sound like your kind of place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want
to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this
practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear
about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great
fit!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care and medicine to pets within the Lehigh Valley community. Collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and staff to ensure the health and happiness of patients.

Requirements

Candidates should be veterinarians at any career stage, from early-career doctors to experienced practitioners. A commitment to compassionate service and high-quality medicine is required.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical Decision MakingCompassionate CareTeam CollaborationAnimal Health

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 14 employers

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<$85k
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$100k
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$115k-145k
6
$145k-175k
2
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
CME allowance
82%
Relocation assistance
29% this job
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Nazareth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$1,752/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
License Fees Covered